STUDY ABROAD FACULTY PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Start date: varied depending on program
General Description:
Ramapo College Study Abroad hires Study Abroad Faculty Program Directors for their study abroad
programs located in a variety of countries. Ramapo College Study Abroad programs follows a model with
its focus on experiential learning & intercultural competence to complement classroom instruction.
The Study Abroad Faculty Program Directors are generally responsible for:
¾ General management, implementation, and delivery of the study abroad program; Advising in
matters regarding academic program delivery and scheduling;
¾ Organizing and delivering the students' initial cross-cultural orientation in collaboration with the
Roukema Center for International Education (RCIE);
¾ Helping with the organization of educational visits and excursions and integrating the learning
from these, into the traditional coursework parts of the program;
¾ Working with guest lecturers, as appropriate;
¾ Generally guiding and advising students in both their cross-cultural learning processes and
academic experiences - thus serving as an educator/teacher in the broadest sense by assisting
students to draw substantive connections from among different aspects of the experience;
¾ Conducting the program review, budget reconciliation and academic evaluation at the end of the
program;
¾ Facilitating a constructive relationship between RCNJ students and host country nationals
involved with the program;
¾ Managing program logistics and administration;
¾ Providing student support for medical, personal and security issues, with availability 24 hours a
day/7 days a week in case of emergency;
¾ Negotiating cost-effective program services and managing the program budget throughout the
program;
¾ Maintaining regular communication with the RCNJ Study Abroad office and submitting detailed,
timely reports, as required; and
¾ Supervising the Study Abroad Program Assistant.
Specific Requirements:
Master's degree required (Ph.D. preferred), in discipline related to the program theme as well as academic
and practical knowledge of the region with advanced research experience in at least one of the technical
areas covered in the course, required.
College teaching and experience with U.S. undergraduates is a must. Further, he/she must be attuned to the
educational philosophy and expectations of RCNJ and possess both commitment to academic excellence
and the personal leadership qualities required by the program. Among the latter are cultural sensitivity and
adaptability; intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for challenge; tact and diplomacy in working with host
nationals, and U.S. American students; organizational ability; budget management skills; computer literacy;
energy; and a sense of humor.
Application deadline:
Open until filled, with first review of resumes beginning immediately.
Contract offer is contingent on enrollment levels to be determined by application deadline dates.